New and Quite Valuable Clover Hay in Pastures
Lespedeza, or Japan clover, a long established eastern Asia native now widespread from New Jersey to the Gulf coast, grows as a summer annual. It yields high hay in fertile stands, tolerates poor soils, and boosts grazing capacity, often exceeding two tons per acre. It ca n be a pasture staple with Bermuda grass, improving meadow quality and resilience.
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Japan
Eastern
Asia
Georgia
Cental New Jersey
Central
Anges
Gulf Ofexico
Mississippi Valley
Saila
Bermuda
Controlling the Boll Weevil for Better Cotton Yields
The article urges farmers to study boll weevil habits and rely on early fall destruction of cotton plants to curb infestations. It cites Louisiana data showing survival rates of weevils by destruction date, stressing early harvest and stalk destruction to protect next year’s crop.
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RR. W. Harned
Louisiana State Cropst Commission
Stable screen door measures for constable use
A stable screen door can be secured by a wide board dropped into side brackets to protect the door. The board is loosely bolted to the barn at one end to act as a pivot and raised when doors open, allowing easy, at home construction.
Harrowing for water losses and sugar company profits
A North Dakota College president warns harrowing reduces evaporation and saves water. A Hawaiian sugar firm reports 2016 yield 56,865 tons from 6,444 acres, 0.7 tons per acre, dividends $31.8 million, surplus $661,600. Mortality in young ticks linked to heat and wet conditions. hens require year round care to sustain laying.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
One
Hawaiian Sugar Company
The Cost of Horse Labor on the Farm
Analyzes horse labor as the main farm power, its cost, and the need for careful records. It notes average horse labor cost around eight and a half cents per hour, equating to about 86 cents to $1.70 per ten hour day per team, with variability by farm. The piece urges farms to optimize management to lower costs.
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Thomas P. Cooper
Fence without Post Holes Eases Moving Chicken Yards
A farmer from Great Falls, Oregon, describes building fences without post holes by attaching cross pieces with heavy screws or bolts. Posts can be connected at each junction or every section, allowing the fence to be taken down and relocated with little extra time, offering a convenient alternative to standard wire fences.
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Orego
Mexican Vegetable Exports Surge to U S Markets
Early 1911 saw a sharp rise in Mexican vegetable shipments to the United States with 141 carloads of tomatoes exported in the first quarter, far exceeding 1910 totals. Much of the crop moved to Chicago, Kansas City, St Louis, and the Pacific coast, with no canning pursued to keep freshness for northern markets. Also noted is a young Alameda County woman operating a frog farm selling frogs at high prices, and a poultry feed tip praising skim milk as a valuable supplement.
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Mexico
United States
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Kansas City
St Louis
Pacific Coast
Alexander Vv. Dyas
Alameda County
California
Unclear Jammed Quote on Work and Beer
In a fragmented line a speaker suggests that work becomes drudgery only when we fail to put our beer into it. The source presents a coarse, incomplete thought lacking names, places, or dates.
An Excellent Pasture Grass From Europe to North America
An excellent pasture grass, a well known gramia, spread across most of North America after introduction from Europe. It thrives in rich moist soils, grows two to three feet high in good conditions, and when mixed with other grasses yields light weight hay. The open head is reddish or purplish when young, turning green as it matures.
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North America
Europe
Soil care and garden reuse advice from old farm notes
The piece offers repeated guidance on soil preparation to rid a garden of worms and weeds, urging plowing rolling and moisture management, with September weed destruction and cautious spring reuse. It also comments on proper hay curing and warns a hen’s constant hunger reflects management, ending with a reminder that honest effort brings rewards.
It 1 the even steady thrift of our mock that makes them pay a profit
The fragment reflects a critique on disciplined thrift driving profit, noting steady practices and a mirroring approach in economic behavior. It hints at a broader comparison between mock investments and realized gains, implying efficiency and profitability through restraint.
Brown Tail Moth Invasion Warned By Bureau Of Entomology
The Brown tail moth nests and larvae were imported in European nursery stock to New York and other states starting in 1909. Inspectors traced almost eight hundred shipments across 85 states, with 16 states discovering nests. European stock continued into 1910, prompting heightened customs and railroad notices. Nests contained thousands of larvae and caused health risks from fine caterpillar hairs.
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France
Angers
New York
Bureau of Entomology
Commissioner of Agriculture
Customs Office
New York Arere
Freeseesa
Belgium
Uae
Aheyanliia
Remain true to self in farming success across regions
The article argues personal effort and intelligence determine success more than moving to a new region. It cautions against chasing idealized farm opportunities, noting markets, transportation, and diversified farming as keys. Brings focus to brains, energy, and aligning with new market conditions for prosperity.
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Turel
Sweet Clover as Fertilizer and Green Manure
J W Griffin discusses sweet clover as a valuable green manure and nitrogen source. He notes its rapid stand on thin humus land, strong second-season pasture, and high yielding forage when plowed under. Coumarin gives it a bitter taste deterring some livestock.
Farmer Abuses Son Calls for Fresh Help
A farmer troubled by abuse confesses to his wife after confronting his son. The couple plans to hire another live-in girl to aid in caring for Willie, who didn’t return home. Separately, the National Assembly of Pennsylvania City approves 100,000 for a 1818 World’s Fair in that city, while articles on diversified farming and crop rotation highlight mortgage relief.
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Willie
Penema City
Ambiguous Question on Legeshouss Penance and Dalcot Type Heases
Fragmentary text debates whether lesgeshouss vil vidual pens outperform the Dalcot. It notes many top bog tales now offer both heases types, and mentions C-Side of pin ing quarters and pigs seen a week or two, with a reference to five dollars.
Egg Producing Growth and Feed Techniques
The article notes rapid growth in egg production with seeded portions of grauted feed aiding digestion. It highlights sanitary, rat proof hoppers filled weekly, and experiments showing hens fed dry mash yield higher fertility than wet mash. Oats ground with smoked corn is a good ration though certain grains should not be fed.
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Sa. G
Philips
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